There are many cultural spaces out there dedicated to a specific subject. What better way to level up your knowledge of a new topic than to explore some of them today? In this edition, we’re sharing some specialized museums – locally, nationally, and internationally – that you can explore with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.

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LOCAL

New York Hall of Science | Queens, New York, US

Our first stop is the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) – a hands-on science and technology center in Corona, Queens. It was founded at the 1964–65 World’s Fair and is a hub for learning to this day. Start your discovery with “The Big Bubble Experiment” and “Human Plus.” You can also go on a “Selfie Treasure Hunt” and learn more about “NYSCI’s Dynamic Neighborhood.”

Museum of the Moving Image | Queens, New York, US

We’re staying in Queens to visit the Museum of the Moving Image. Screens are everywhere, and MOMI explores how we use them to educate, entertain, and communicate with each other through film, TV, video games, and other digital media. The core exhibition at the museum is “Behind the Screen,” where you can immerse yourself in the creative and technical processes. “The Jim Henson Exhibition” features objects throughout his career and is a treat for all ages.

NATIONAL

New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA, US

Now over to Massachusetts to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The museum was founded in 1903 as part of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society to preserve the stories of the area. Historically, whaling was economically essential for the port community and fueling the region’s growth, but today, the museum champions whale preservation and is a guardian of local heritage. It combines art, history, science, and culture to help visitors explore the complex topics that shape our past. Get a great introduction and find your way around the exhibitions with the “Highlights Tour.”

Audrain Automobile Museum | Newport, RI, US

For all you motorheads, in Rhode Island, you’ll find the Audrain Automobile Museum. It was established in 2014 to preserve, celebrate, and share automotive history. It has access to collections containing over 400 cars and motorcycles from the brass era to today’s Supercars, but they’re never all on display at the same time. Check out their current exhibition, “Colors, the Cars of Summer,” and explore collection highlights, including the “1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta.”

INTERNATIONAL

R&A World Golf Museum | St Andrews, Scotland, UK

Maybe golf is more your thing? Next to the famous old course in St Andrews, Scotland, you’ll find The R&A World Golf Museum. Its mission is to raise greater awareness and appreciation of the sport. Its galleries reveal hidden stories from over 400 years, taking you from the “Origins of the Game” to discovering “Clubs and Societies” and “Golf Fashion.”

Jackfield Tile Museum | Telford, England, UK

Lastly, we’re in Telford for the Jackfield Tile Museum, one of ten sites across the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. It’s situated in Britain’s oldest surviving decorative tile factory and showcases the history of tile manufacturing in the 19th and 20th centuries. Discover the work of many renowned artists with “Design and Artistry,” including “Tile Works by William De Morgan” and “Fairies at the Christening.”

If you’re ready to deep dive, there’s plenty of specialist institutions with guides on Bloomberg Connects. Download the app today and explore your niche.

Open House New York is supported by Bloomberg Connects, a free mobile app featuring guides to hundreds of museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces.